UCSD profs to discuss Syria

Five professors from UC San Diego are set to participate in a public discussion titled "Five things everyone should know about the Syrian Civil War" Wednesday in a 90-minute forum.

The experts from the university's department of economics and political science and the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies will answer questions such as why war broke out in Syria and not Egypt, why the U.S. didn't intervene and how the war is likely to end.

Scheduled speakers include Barbara Walter, professor of political science; Eli Berman, professor of economics; Jesse Driscoll, professor of political science; Stephan Haggard, Lawrence and Sallye Krause professor of Korea-Pacific Studies; and Miles Kahler, Rohr professor of Pacific International Relations.

The discussion will begin at 5 p.m. at the IR/PS Robinson Auditorium. The public is welcome to attend although registration is required. Go to this website for more information and to RSVP.